Patient Care Technician

Parkview Health; Logansport (IN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Health in Indiana is seeking a patient care technician to assist licensed nurses by delivering basic patient care and maintaining dignity for all patients. You will support a range of tasks and contribute to quality care and service excellence.

Requirements include a HS Diploma or GED, CPR certification within 60 days, and 1 year of patient care experience preferred. Candidates should demonstrate basic computer skills and the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must have HS diploma or GED.
• CPR certification within 60 days of hire.
• CNA/EMT/Paramedic certification preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in patient care preferred.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of general computer skills.
• Multitask ability and independent thinking with strong critical thinking.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a variety of high quality care under the direction of a licensed Nurse.
• Perform basic patient care that meets the needs of assigned patients.
• Adhere to PH Standards of Behavior and provide service excellence.

Skills

Computer skills

Critical thinking

Lifting ability

Education

HS Diploma or GED

CPR certification

Job description

Summary

Under the direction of a licensed Nurse and with respect for human dignity delivers a variety of high quality care, and will perform the basic patient care that meets the needs and uniqueness of assigned patients. Is responsible for the delivery of quality care and service excellence; and adheres to the PH Standards of Behavior.

Education

Must have a HS Diploma or GED.If candidate is at least 17 years of age but does not yet have a current high school diploma/GED, the following requirements must be met: must be actively working towards high school diploma/GED and receive within 2 years of hire.

Licensure/Certification

Must obtain CPR certification within 60 days of hire. CNA/EMT/Paramedic certification preferred. If assigned to the Parkview Randallia Family Birthing Center, PCTs must be bonded as a notary public within 6 months of hire for those 18 years and older.

Experience

Minimum of 1 year experience working in the patient care setting preferred, but not required.

Other Qualifications

• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of general computer skills and applications.


• Demonstrates ability to multi-task and work independently using critical thinking skills.


• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.